Joshua Chase Johnson, 50, of Cape Haze, FL and Camden, ME died suddenly at home on the morning of September 8, 2008. Josh was a well known local builder who established Johnson Builder, Inc. and Johnson Real Estate, Inc. He was also a General Partner in Lasbury Family Ltd. He was born in Salem, MA on April 3, 1958. Josh was the son of Cecilia L. Johnson and Richard A. Johnson. In addition he was the great grandson of Florida citrus pioneer, Joshua C. Chase. Josh graduated from Crescent City High School in 1976 and attended the University of Florida at Gainesville.

Josh loved scuba diving, boating, fishing and spending time with his son, Chase. He was a gifted raconteur who will always be appreciated for his great wit and contagious sense of humor. Josh was a loving and loyal friend whose presence was larger than life. He will be missed dearly.

Josh is survived by his son Joshua Chase Johnson, Jr. of Cape Haze, FL; his father Richard A. Johnson of Merritt Island, FL; his twin sister Neall Johnson and her husband, Stephen Johnson of Wilmot, NH; and brother Dan Johnson of Merritt Island, FL. He was the favorite uncle of Matt Gorevan, Cory Johnson, Hannah Johnson and Sam Johnson. He was predeceased by his beloved mother Cecilia L. Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the P. K. Yonge Library of Florida History, Special Collections, Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 12, 2008 at Englewood United Methodist Church at 10:00 AM. Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel is in charge of Arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com